MLB Roundup: Nationals cruise past Miami

It surely helped that Zimmermann was pitching against the woeful Miami Marlins.

The right-hander threw a six-hitter for his third victory in three starts this season, and visiting Washington bounced back from a humbling series to beat Miami 10-3 on Monday night.

Washington was outscored 18-5 while being swept in a three-game weekend set at home against Atlanta, with Strasburg and Gonzalez taking a loss. The Nationals took out any lingering frustration on the Marlins, who came into the game tied for the worst record in the majors.

“It's nice to have success, especially after that series we just came from,” said Ian Desmond, who had four of the Nationals' 16 hits. “Jordan did a great job. It seems like we all hit better when Jordan pitches.”

Washington has scored 21 runs in Zimmerman's starts, and he's 3-0 for the first time. The nine-inning complete game was his first.

“It means a lot,” Zimmerman said. “It means I'm doing my job staying in the game and putting up zeros. It's the kind of pitcher I want to be. I want to be a workhorse and someone who can eat up innings.”